Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
PM Keir Starmer: The United Kingdom ‘fiercely’ protects freedom of speech rights
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted Thursday that his country recognizes free speech, dismissing criticism of people being arrested for making political and religious statements on social media. Published September 18, 2025
Trump arrives at Chequers for talks with Starmer about trade, defense
President Trump arrived Thursday morning at Chequers estate near London to meet with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss issues including trade, commerce and defense. Published September 18, 2025
Trump designates Antifa as a ‘major terrorist organization’
President Trump announced Wednesday night that he is designating the radical left-wing protest group Antifa as a "major terrorist organization." Published September 17, 2025
Britain unfurls lavish reception for Trump’s second state visit
The British royal family treated President Trump and first lady Melania Trump to a spectacle of pomp at Windsor Castle for his historic second state visit, dazzling him with military displays and feting him at a lavish banquet. Published September 17, 2025
Trump and King Charles are the toasts of a state banquet at Windsor Castle
President Trump and King Charles toasted one another Wednesday at a state banquet at Windsor Castle, sealing the "special relationship" of the U.S. and Britain during the president's state visit to the United Kingdom. Published September 17, 2025
Trump lays wreath at tomb of Queen Elizabeth II
President Trump laid a wreath Wednesday at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle outside London. Published September 17, 2025
Trump arrives at Windsor Castle, gets full royal treatment
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at Windsor Castle on Wednesday and were greeted by the royal family with an extra dose of British pomp for his second state visit. Published September 17, 2025
Jeffries hits back at Van Hollen over ‘spineless’ comment for not endorsing Mamdani yet
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries clapped back at fellow Democrat Sen. Chris Van Hollen over the Maryland lawmaker's criticism of the New Yorker's reluctance to endorse New York City Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani. Published September 16, 2025
Democrats blame ‘both sides’ for rash of political violence in America
Democrats pushed back on complaints about political violence from the left, saying the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is the latest in a line of attacks that have claimed lives on all sides of the political divide. Published September 16, 2025
House Democrats say political violence isn’t coming from just their side
House Democratic leaders on Tuesday insisted they don't see a bigger problem with political violence coming from the fringe base of their party. Published September 16, 2025
WATCH: Trump establishes anti-crime task force in Memphis
President Trump Monday signed a presidential memorandum to establish the Memphis Safe Task Force to clean up crime in the Tennessee city. Published September 15, 2025
Trump honored with historic second state visit in U.K.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will travel to the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a state visit, making him the first U.S. president to receive the honor on two occasions. Published September 15, 2025
U.S. says a deal has been reached on TikTok, but details are sparse
The Trump administration and China have reached an agreement to keep the popular social video platform TikTok running in the U.S., administration officials announced Monday. Published September 15, 2025
Trump officials, GOP lawmakers recall personal moments with Charlie Kirk at D.C. vigil
Republican lawmakers, conservative leaders and Trump administration officials shared personal stories at a memorial service and prayer vigil Sunday night for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at the Kennedy Center. Published September 15, 2025
Kirk assassination unleashes global groundswell of support, Erika Kirk vows to carry on legacy
The breadth and depth of support for Charlie Kirk was on full display over the weekend as political leaders, activists and mourners around the globe attended rallies, memorials and vigils honoring the assassinated 31-year-old conservative. Published September 14, 2025
Trump officials, GOP lawmakers to attend memorial service for Charlie Kirk at the Kennedy Center
Republican lawmakers, conservative leaders and Trump administration officials plan to attend a memorial service and prayer vigil Sunday evening for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at the Kennedy Center. Published September 14, 2025
Rifle in Charlie Kirk killing complicates the usual gun control narrative
The single shot that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk's last week upended decades of the gun control debate. Published September 14, 2025
Trump slams NYC GOP mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa as not exactly prime time
President Trump on Friday criticized New York City Republican mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa as "not exactly prime time." Published September 12, 2025
Online liberal social media users celebrate Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Liberal commentators online took to their social media platforms upon hearing about the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk. Published September 11, 2025
U.S. Islamic advocacy group urges Schumer, Jeffries to endorse Mamdani for New York mayor
The campaign arm of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is leaning on New York's top Democratic leaders in Congress to endorse New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, who would be the city's first Muslim mayor. Published September 11, 2025